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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 923.27 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 923.27 and 374.32 is: 516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 923.27 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/923.27 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 923.27 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 345,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,598.43/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.59

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